formarlos

Formarlos is the infinitive form of the Spanish verb formar with the direct object pronoun los attached, meaning “to form them” or “to train them.” The construction is non-finite and is used when the action of forming or training is directed at a masculine plural group or set of entities previously mentioned (for example, people, teams, or objects). Stress generally remains on the original verb syllable, so formarlos is written without an accent.

In use, formar can refer to shaping, educating, or preparing someone or something. It covers both physical shaping and more abstract development, such as skills, character, or organizational roles. For instance, Necesito formarlos para el próximo proyecto means I need to train them for the upcoming project. El programa está diseñado para formarlos como líderes indicates the program aims to train them as leaders. Formarlos sin una guía adecuada is a caution about training them without proper guidance. The gerund form formándolos expresses ongoing training, as in Está formándolos para el puesto.

Grammatical notes: formarlos can appear on its own after a preposition or as the complement of another verb via an infinitive, as in Prefiero formarlos antes de la evaluación. It can also be used with other pronouns, e.g., formarlos a tiempo or formándolos con prácticas, and in negative or interrogative constructions with pronouns placed before the conjugated verb, as in No los formen todavía.